Review. Hiking in Carpathians «Petros + Hoverla»

I liked the organization, the group turned out to be quite small - 5 people and a guide, it was easier for us to coordinate and make decisions together.
I went to the mountains on foot for the first time, I thought that my physical training (crossfit) would be enough with my head - but it was not there - a heavy backpack and prolonged climbs are all the same what you did before in everyday life)

I walked, sweated, then sweated again, on the second day my knees began to hurt, and they hurt for another month after the hike, which is why I had to refrain from training.

My advice - if there is no special training, you do not walk or run long distances - be sure to take compression knee pads or at least bandages - then you will say thank you)

In general, I liked it: the views are wonderful. nature is enveloping and pleasant, there is time to be alone with oneself and communicate with others, to escape from work, social networks and all the annoying things.

Thanks to the excellent list for preparation from the Route Club, I took exactly the required number of things, I used each of them and did not wear anything extra (well, except for the 400-gram power bank, which was not particularly needed for a short hike, I was able to discharge it by only 1 division) ...

It makes you especially happy when you have covered the way in a day and there is a parking lot ahead, a warm dinner, conversations around the fire and a warm sleeping bag - you start to appreciate the basic things.

Andrey shared his experience with us, encouraged, listened, fed and turned out to be a very pleasant companion with hundreds of cool stories from his experience, thanks for that!

There was really enough food, I never felt hungry, at the halts and parking lots the menu is varied, especially borscht and coffee from the fire - incredibly tasty.

The snacks / bars that I took with me also came in handy - with an active load, the body wants glucose and thanks you with a pleasant arrival from the hormones of happiness.

Andrey is a very cool, pleasant person. a professional in his field, knows all the paths like the back of his hand.
He followed the weather forecasts and saved us from the pouring rain, under which we would have to spend the night if he had not brought us to a cozy overnight under the roof on the second day.
He can tell you how to protect yourself during the hike, he is very caring and correct, I am very grateful that I got on the first hike with him

Everything was cool, I'm already waiting for the warmth to go again, mountains are love <3
Thank you for the great organization, safety and comfort!